Kochira Shūmatsu Teitai Iinkai Anime Announced at Dengeki
The light novel series 'Kochira, Shūmatsu Teitai Iinkai' by Kien Aien is getting a TV anime adaptation, announced at the Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival Online.
The television anime adaptation of Kien Aien's light novel series 'Kochira, Shūmatsu Teitai Iinkai' was officially announced at the Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival Online 2026 on a Saturday. The series, also known as 'This Is the End Stagnation Committee', is a popular Dengeki Bunko title that ranked second among new releases in the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2025 guide.
Series Background
Kadokawa publishes the light novel under its Dengeki Bunko imprint, with illustrations by Ogipote. The first volume was released on July 10, 2025. Publication of the series actually began in July 2024. The sixth volume hit stores on July 10 of this year.
| Volume | Release Date |
|---|---|
| First Volume | July 10, 2025 |
| Sixth Volume | July 10, 2026 |
Manga Adaptation
A manga adaptation by artist Yutaka Sakurai has been running concurrently. It launched on the Shounen Ace Plus website in April 2025. Kadokawa published the manga's second volume on July 10, following a pattern of releases timed with the light novel volumes.
Story and Reception
The story follows Kotoha Kotoyorozu, a boy with a past as a former mafia underling who had given up on youth. His life changes after meeting certain girls. Together, they wield massive guns to fight mysterious beings that threaten humanity. The narrative is set within a school life full of chaos, action, and unexpected twists, promising a wild and outrageous youth behind the world's ordinary facade.
Fan reactions to the anime news were mixed but engaged. One commenter questioned, "Is this fanservicey???" Another directly addressed the production, stating, "Please be A1 or CW." Other responses acknowledged the series' chaotic nature while expressing intent to watch, with one noting a good studio could handle its insanity.
Creator and Promotion
Illustrator Ogipote marked the milestone with a commemorative drawing and a heartfelt message on Twitter on October 3, 2026. Ogipote celebrated the news as the first of their works to receive an anime adaptation, confirming the project is moving forward and in active production. The message urged fans to look forward to it.
The anime is currently in active production, with Ogipote confirming they are hard at work on the adaptation and urging fans to stay tuned.
